Young Farmers Champions Network is a youth-focused organisation working to create decent and sustainable employment opportunities for young people across agrifood systems.
YOFCHAN supports youth to participate meaningfully in agriculture — not only as farmers, but also as agripreneurs, processors, service providers, innovators, market actors and leaders. Young people should be seen as drivers, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders of agricultural transformation.
YOFCHAN works with young people, organised youth groups, communities, government institutions, development partners, financial institutions and private-sector actors to address barriers limiting youth participation in agricultural economies.
Our Vision
A generation of empowered youth driving inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous agrifood systems.
Our vision reflects a future where young people have the knowledge, resources, opportunities, and agency to actively shape agricultural food systems—creating businesses, jobs, innovations, and value while contributing to food security, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic growth.
Our Mission
To create decent and sustainable employment opportunities for youth across agrifood systems.
We pursue this mission by supporting young people to participate meaningfully across the agricultural food system—from production and aggregation to value addition, marketing, services, technology, and enterprise development
Our Values
Social Justice and Equity
We champion fair access to resources, opportunities and decision-making for all young people, regardless of background.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We embrace all voices and ensure every young person feels valued, heard and included in our work.
Transparency and Accountability
We operate with openness and hold ourselves accountable to the communities and partners we serve.
Collective Action and Self-Responsibility
We believe in the power of working together while each individual takes ownership of their growth and contribution.
Teamwork and Innovation
We collaborate across boundaries and continuously seek creative, practical solutions to complex challenges facing youth in agriculture.
Professionalism and Servant Leadership
We lead by example, prioritising integrity, excellence and service to others in everything we do.
Join the Movement
Young people are not just the future of agriculture — they are its present. Whether you are a young farmer, an agripreneur, or a partner organisation, there is a place for you in YOFCHAN.
